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The M16 is the most popular series that CRKT has ever seen. They're humbled to do right by the revered Kit Carson with this iteration of a legendary tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife. This one is more than just a fresh take on a classic. It's a true tribute to one of the greats.
The late Kit Carson designed this and many of his other groundbreaking knives in his shop in Vine Grove, Kentucky. Kit's lasting legacy comes from his influence on the knife industry's known for popularizing the flipper which is now a household component. In addition, he's also remembered for his esteemed ranking as a Master Sergeant and his high-profile membership in the Cutlery Hall of Fame. The M16-04KS keeps all we love of Kit's original tactically-inspired everyday carry folding knife and adds a substantial tanto blade complete with a durable black oxide finish. With its hardy frame lock, it's securely held in place in the midst of whatever job you put in front of it while the stainless steel handle bored with five holes keeps clean and light.
With the M16 reissue, CRKT is honoring a legend the best way they know how.
Steel Handles
Stainless Steel knife handles provide strength and durability and look and feel great.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.
Customer Reviews
Columbia River CRKT M16-04KS Carson Frame Lock Flipper 3.871" 12C27 Black Tanto Blade, Black Stainless Steel Handles (4 reviews)
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Columbia River CRKT M16-04KS Carson Frame Lock Flipper 3.871" 12C27 Black Tanto Blade, Black Stainless Steel Handles
Just bought one of these recently and loved it straight out of the box. Be careful, it’s bigger than it seems in the picture. It had a very hefty blade which makes it super easy and fun to flip. The M16 frame locks can be a bit hard to disengage but this one has plenty of room between handles that it’s no problem. It has a very sturdy build and lockup. The pocket clip is sturdy. There is plenty of handle to this knife. Haven’t really tested the blade steel yet so I can’t say anything there other than that it came razor sharp. I pulled it out of the box and it was, if not the sharpest, one of the sharpest knives I’ve owned right out of the box. It has a good balance to it. I have a buddy who likes to flip and spin knives in his hands and he can’t put it down. It comes in a plastic bag in a box. It has a pretty hefty weight to it but it doesn’t feel too heavy in your hand. If you’re looking for a light knife however, this is not your knife. Overall this is a really great knife and I would recommend it.
Columbia River CRKT M16-04KS Carson Frame Lock Flipper 3.871" 12C27 Black Tanto Blade, Black Stainless Steel Handles
Eagle
Cali
Mar 16, 2021
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Excellent feel
Flipping is smooth no wiggle in blade
Columbia River CRKT M16-04KS Carson Frame Lock Flipper 3.871" 12C27 Black Tanto Blade, Black Stainless Steel Handles
I bought 2 of these and in very happy with the sandvik steel as it's sharp out of box and a few minutes of fine tuning the edge, it's extremely sharp !I questioned the lock up at 1st but readjusted the pivot screws and it locks up quite solid like my other m16 big dogs. These are formidable and worthy to consider for self defense and edc.The deployment is lightening fast and relatively quiet. I like Jedi on this.The clip is really good as well. It holds the knife quite well yet deployment from the pockets are butter smooth.And I like how thin it is.I would highly recommend these m16 framelocks as I do the other crkt big dogs.For the quality and and value these are a home runAnd I like buying from the knifecenter vsThrow you under the bus Amazon.Knifecenter has timely service and very helpful and friendly staff with customer service.
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